How to Make a Shark Smile: How a Positive Mindset Spreads Happiness

Shawn Achor, Amy Blankson
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" How to Make a Shark Smile] teaches that a gesture as simple as a smile can have a profound effect on others."--Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Happier at Home

A story about choosing happiness and the ripple effect of a positive mindset. Includes seven happiness exercises at the back of the book to encourage kids to fit them in every single day

Ripple the dolphin just moved to a new aquarium and is excited to make some friends But as she swims around, she notices the water is still and quiet. The eels have no zing. The neon fishes don't glow. The seahorses aren't horsing around. Everyone's too afraid of a mean shark named Snark

Ripple is determined to show her new friends that they shouldn't be afraid--it's all about mindset. They can choose to be happy

But just as the aquarium begins to liven up, Snark the shark shows up ready to prove Ripple wrong. Can Ripple get Snark to smile too?

Bestselling authors and happiness experts Shawn Achor and Amy Blankson invite you to dive in and learn how you can spread joy to those around you with Ripple and her friends.

Perfect for:
  • Parents who want to introduce their children to a positive mindset, help them build self-confidence, and set them up for personal and professional success
  • Educators and librarians who need a funny, engaging picture book to include in their growth mindset curriculum and collections


  • Binding Type: Hardcover
    Publisher: Little Pickle Press
    Published: 02/25/2020
    ISBN: 9781492694724
    Pages: 40
    Weight: 1.10lbs
    Size: 10.30h x 10.30w x 0.40d

    Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2019
    School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 53